Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2016, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (11): 1217-1220.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2016.11.027

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Important Role of Periodontal Biotype in Orthodontic Treatment

ZHANG Rui1, XUE Fei2*,HUANG Xiao-feng1   

  1. 1. Department of Stomatology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China;
    2. The First Clinical Division, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100034, China.
  • Received:2015-07-13 Online:2016-11-25 Published:2016-11-25

Abstract: The morphology of periodontal tissues varies from person to person. Forms of periodontal tissues have different responses to the related oral treatments. The concept of periodontal biotype has important significance for the clinical effect, prognosis and aesthetics. This paper will briefly outline the classification and influencing factors of periodontal biotype, and discuss the important role it plays on the clinical application of orthodontic treatments.

Key words: Periodontal biotype, Gingival biotype, Orthodontic treatment

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